Hi folks, New owner here by about 1 week.
Got a small problem I could do with a pointer on.

I need to change my sump. (late 94 1.5i 5 door)
I have the new sump here but was wondering if any kind of liquid gasket would do, (just found out that they don't have a normal gasket but need a liquid one instead.) Mazda wants 15 quid for a tube of it.. OUCH

Also has anyone changed the sump on their 323? Is it a bad job? I am thinking that the exhaust has to come apart at the front pipes, or am I wrong?

Any help would be great.

Just changed from a nissan 100NX. Amazing how similar the 2 cars are in looks and certain parts. feels like a 5 door NX without the TTop lol.

i think the liquid stuff from mazda would be best you dont want to do it again! mine was done last year and used the mazda stuff is not leaking yet!

stu

Dont know about the sump gasket, sorry

but welcome to the club anyway

where did you get your sump from stubbster,im needing one meself ?

Got it from buyparts

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/sump_displa ... make=Mazda

Didn't have the model shown on the site for my late 94 5 door but phoned and ordered it.

£30 quid including delivery. Well worth it. Used them heaps in the past.

i imagine any good car parts shopee should sell gasket seal,( halfords or a1 motorstores) cant think why they wanted 15 quid for a tube?? coz its probaly from halfords or somthing similer anyway!

Just spoke to a mechanic mate who works for Ford.
Says the stuff needed is a lot thicker and more impervious to oil, hence the price up.
Good lad has a tube that he is going to send up. Since its a ford sump should feel right at home lol..